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Ahead of Gandhari: 5 films about mothers who fought back

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Entertainment
By Rachel Pereira
Published Aug 25, 2026

Kahaani 2

When her daughter is kidnapped, Vidya Sinha’s buried past resurfaces. Kahaani 2 follows a mother ready to confront everything to bring her child home

Bird Box

Sandra Bullock’s Malorie navigates a deadly world while protecting two children. Survival becomes a test of courage, instinct and a mother’s determination

Mom

When the system fails her daughter after a brutal assault, Sridevi’s Devki takes matters into her own hands, becoming investigator, protector and avenger

A Quiet Place Part 2

Evelyn Abbott battles deadly creatures while trying to keep her children alive. With danger everywhere, her maternal instinct becomes her greatest weapon

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